Early detection of severe injuries after major trauma by immediate total-body CT scouts

Introduction Evaluation of immediate total-body CT (iTBCT) scouts during primary trauma care could be clinically relevant for early detection and treatment of specific major injuries. The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic usefulness of TBCT scouts in detecting life-threatening chest and pelvic injuries. Methods All patients who underwent an iTBCT during their primary trauma assessment in one trauma center between April 2011 and...